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I think Convict Conditioning is a joke compared to this site: http://beastskills.com http://beastskills.com Why? Because no one knows who the CC author is, and

I think Convict Conditioning is a joke compared to this site: http://beastskills.com http://beastskills.com Why? Because no one knows who the CC author is, and the model for many of the exercises is the guy from bestskills, who gives legit advice and has a well known background (gymnast). He also doesn't try to glorify bodweight exercises like CC does. Imo, CC is just ineffective - for example the towel method for a one-arm chin instead of just hanging weight on a belt. There is also nothing you will get from CC that you won't get from beastskills, with more explanations and variations.

mindgam3 7y ago
I mean, yeah, beastskills is legit for all the reasons you mention. But it seems like it should be possible to give a shout out to beast skills without needing to disparage CC - they’re clearly working together and share the same core principles on weight training. I can’t speak to effectiveness of towel method yet as I’ve just started it. But I did start out by adding a weight belt to pull-ups and that didn’t seem to work well after a while. I saw results when switching to the CC method, slowly working through the steps. Perhaps different methods work for different people.
- ohaideredevs 7y ago
  Beastskills is a superior resource. CC is just a money-grabbing ploy, which is fine, but there is no reason to go with it. As far as adding weight not working for you - you are more likely not eating enough / not resting enough / don't have the right rep/set numbers, etc. The appeal of adding weight is that you can fully control progressive overload, as in, add tiny amounts of weight. Anyway, watch out for bicep tendinitis - first time in my life I had to stretch my biceps. Also, remember that it's a long journey, as in years (unless you weigh 120 lbs). Good luck!
  - mindgam3 7y ago
    Uh... if CC is a money grabbing ploy, they’re doing a terrible job of it. I have spent a total of 20 bucks for a book with a few years worth of training exercises. The ebook is available for free online with a minimal search. Same for CC 2. I’m down to hear specific critiques of CC, but accusing them of ripping people off is absurd. Everything else you say sounds reasonable. All the best on your journey, may the strongest strongman win, etc etc
    - ohaideredevs 7y ago
      I re-read CC this weekend. I remembered why I hate it - some of the progressions are a total joke, either inefficient or straight up wrong. Specifically doing a crow stance before a wall handstand is just comical. Not only will it not carry over, but it's also harder, but the book lists it earlier in the progression. Not trying to bait you, just really didn't realize how right I was until I looked at it again. Oh and ty for mentioning CC2 - I didn't realize he was planning to write another book/it was out.

mindgam3 7y ago

I mean, yeah, beastskills is legit for all the reasons you mention. But it seems like it should be possible to give a shout out to beast skills without needing to disparage CC - they’re clearly working together and share the same core principles on weight training. I can’t speak to effectiveness of towel method yet as I’ve just started it. But I did start out by adding a weight belt to pull-ups and that didn’t seem to work well after a while. I saw results when switching to the CC method, slowly working through the steps. Perhaps different methods work for different people.

ohaideredevs 7y ago
Beastskills is a superior resource. CC is just a money-grabbing ploy, which is fine, but there is no reason to go with it. As far as adding weight not working for you - you are more likely not eating enough / not resting enough / don't have the right rep/set numbers, etc. The appeal of adding weight is that you can fully control progressive overload, as in, add tiny amounts of weight. Anyway, watch out for bicep tendinitis - first time in my life I had to stretch my biceps. Also, remember that it's a long journey, as in years (unless you weigh 120 lbs). Good luck!
- mindgam3 7y ago
  Uh... if CC is a money grabbing ploy, they’re doing a terrible job of it. I have spent a total of 20 bucks for a book with a few years worth of training exercises. The ebook is available for free online with a minimal search. Same for CC 2. I’m down to hear specific critiques of CC, but accusing them of ripping people off is absurd. Everything else you say sounds reasonable. All the best on your journey, may the strongest strongman win, etc etc
  - ohaideredevs 7y ago
    I re-read CC this weekend. I remembered why I hate it - some of the progressions are a total joke, either inefficient or straight up wrong. Specifically doing a crow stance before a wall handstand is just comical. Not only will it not carry over, but it's also harder, but the book lists it earlier in the progression. Not trying to bait you, just really didn't realize how right I was until I looked at it again. Oh and ty for mentioning CC2 - I didn't realize he was planning to write another book/it was out.